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London, 2011 - Harry Styles came to fame when he auditioned for the reality show 'The X Factor,' a British singing competition, in 2010. His individual performance didn't cut it, so he was assembled into a boyband with some of his fellow contestants.

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New York, 2011 - One Direction became one of the most successful boy bands of all time. Harry Styles was always one of the biggest heartthrobs in the band, quickly dropping the Jack Wills tracksuits for a more stylish look.

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Central Park, 2012 -

In terms of fashion, the One Direction band members were often tightly coordinated, but each member gained their own personal style as their success grew.

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London, 2012 -

Styles was always the standout fashion icon of the group. His looks on and off- stage tended to reflect the latest fashion trends. In this case, it's skinny jeans, Converse shoes, and a beanie!

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London, 2013 -

When put side by side with his fellow band members, he always had an extra edge that set him apart.

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Rockefeller Plaza, 2013 -

By the end of 2013, Harry Styles had taken home a British Fashion Award for his personal style.

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London Fashion Week, 2014 -

In 2014, his fashion prowess really came to fruition. While on the road for One Direction's Where We Are tour, he was rarely seen in public without an Yves Saint Laurent element to his outfit.

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American Music Awards, 2014 -

His look was defined by skinny jeans, printed shirts, and the famous suede Saint Laurent Wyatt boots.

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British Fashion Awards, 2014 -

He was often seen in sharp tuxedos with heeled boots and a bold print. His glorious hair was getting longer and longer!

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Florida, 2014 -

Silk shirts that showed a lot of chest paired with a thin silk scarf also became one of his trademark looks. His patchwork of tattoos continued to grow and added to his edgy look.

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New York, 2016 -

By 2016, Styles had already started rocking bell bottoms and was often in stark contrast when photographed with One Direction.

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ARIA Awards, 2017 - In 2017, Styles began his solo career and hit his iconic Gucci phase, which really saw him take an adventurous turn with his look. He said goodbye to his long hair for his role in the film 'Dunkirk,' and began to step out in some serious suits.

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, 2017 -

He introduced the aesthetic that would become his signature. For a solo performance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, he wore this mint green Givenchy suit with a retro '70s cut and stacked heel boots.

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Los Angeles, 2017 -

In a 2019 interview with Dazed Magazine, Styles reflected on the evolution of his look. He said "I used to wear all black all of the time," but after looking at the musicians he most admired he realized that the clothes are part of the performance.

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iHeartRadio Music Festival, 2017 -

He went full Austin Powers at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2017 with this Gucci suit! The oversized neck bow would become a common feature in his 1970s-inspired outfits.

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Casamigos Halloween Party, 2018 -

It's hard to ignore the influence of Elton John in both Styles' fashion sense and music. Elton John is a fan of Styles, once saying, "I love how he takes chances and risks." That's serious praise coming from the man with one of the most iconic fashion styles in music history!

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Harry Styles: Live on Tour, 2018 -

During his 2018 European tour, he gave a special nod to one of France's greatest designers in this custom Saint Laurent suit. The fabric was woven with glitter, and he wore a feminine ruffled tunic underneath.

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Spotify album launch, 2019 -

When Styles released his Spotify album in 2019, he sported a custom Lanvin cardigan featuring an illustration of Babar the Elephant from the classic children's story.

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Los Angeles, 2019 -

High waisted, wide-legged trousers have become one of Styles' go-to looks. It's a bold silhouette for male fashion and is one of his many androgynous signifiers.

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London, 2019 -

For his performance at the BBC Live Lounge, Styles arrived wearing a Gucci t-shirt he designed in collaboration with Alessandro Michele, the creative director at Gucci.

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Met Gala, 2019 - His position as muse to Alessandro Michele was solidified during the 'camp' themed Met Gala of 2019. His black lacy jumpsuit and heeled boots practically broke the Internet. Even those who had never heard of him now saw him as an fashion icon paving the way for gender fluidity in the mainstream.

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Met Gala, 2019 -

Michele and Styles became friends back in 2014, and since then Styles has done several Gucci Tailoring campaigns as well as plenty of other collaborations. Michele has been responsible for some of this most memorable outfits.

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London, 2020 -

This outfit is the laid-back version of Styles' flamboyant look. He paired his flared corduroy trousers with a '70s style embroidered jacket. The finishing touches were his signature pearls and painted nails.

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BRIT Awards, 2020 -

He wore this full lace Gucci outfit when performing at the BRIT Awards in 2020. The look was completed with white lace gloves, suspenders, and, of course, pearls. His stylist Harry Lambert described his outfit as granny chic with a touch of Princess Diana.

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BRIT Awards, 2020 -

He wore a bright yellow suit from Marc Jacobs' womenswear collection to the after party. In an interview with Vogue in 2020, Styles said, “I find myself looking at women’s clothes, thinking they’re amazing."

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New York, 2020 -

Ten years into his career, Styles completely embraced the showmanship of the artists he most admires: Prince, David Bowie, and Elton John.

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BRIT Awards, 2020 -

Like those artists, he uses his clothes as a way to experiment and play.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2020 -

Whether knowingly or unknowingly, Styles has become the face of gender-neutral fashion. Younger generations no longer believe that people should be defined by their gender, particularly when it comes to fashion.

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New York, 2020 -

In November 2020, it was revealed that Harry Styles would be US Vogue's first ever solo male cover star. Not only did he seize this landmark opportunity, he did it in a dress!

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Grammy Awards, 2021 -

On the milestone night where Styles won his first Grammy for Best Solo Pop Performance, his accessory of choice was a feather boa.  

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Brit Awards, 2021 -

Styles donned a very '70s chic brown patterned suit to the Brit Awards. 

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Coachella, 2022 -

Styles turned the brightness up for his Coachella set, which also featured appearances from Shania Twain and Lizzo. 

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'My Policeman' premiere, 2022 -

Styles dressed to his character for the Los Angeles premiere of his movie 'My Policeman.' 

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New York City, 2022 -

Fans loved this casual chic Canadian tuxedo with a dash of fur along the collar. 

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For the screening of 'Don't Worry Darling' at the Venice Film Festival, Styles let his collar do all the talking. 

Sources: (Vogue) (Entertainment Weekly) (The Guardian) (Evening Standard) (Pop Sugar)

See also: Male celebs with fearless fashion sense

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